About Valorem First
We unlock business value through effective digital and technological transformation, helping businesses optimise operations and accelerate growth.
Our Mission
At Valorem First, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional digital transformation and technology solutions that drive real business value. Since our launch in early 2023, we've been helping organisations navigate the complexities of modern technology to achieve operational excellence.
We believe in building trusted partnerships with our clients, working collaboratively to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and success.
Our Expertise
- Business Transformation: Guiding organisations through digital evolution with strategic insight and expertise.
- Technology Implementation: Delivering seamless integration of cutting-edge solutions.
- Managed Services: Providing ongoing support to ensure optimal system performance.
- Project Delivery: Executing projects with precision and efficiency to meet business objectives.
Our Approach
We work closely with you to understand your culture and map your needs, helping you optimise operations and integrate the right technology to accelerate business growth. Our approach is rooted in partnership rather than just service delivery, ensuring we're fully aligned with your business objectives.
We're passionate about cost-neutral investment and ensuring our clients have the right tools to identify and manage risk. Through applying both business and digital lenses, we help maximise uptime, increase efficiency, and simplify the complexity of modern-day technology.
How We Can Help
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Our Values
Our values guide every interaction and decision we make. They form the foundation of our commitment to delivering exceptional service and building lasting partnerships with our clients.
Honest & Transparent
Client intimacy and trust will be built on our honest and transparent interactions.
Client Centric
We will put client needs at the heart of every decision we make, not our own.
Business Enablers
Our passion is to enable business growth through technology.
Flexible & Agile
We are committed to working around our clients' timescales to meet your needs.
Value Driven
Everything we engage on will add Value to our Clients.
Outcomes Focused
Whenever we engage, our services and actions will be business result driven, irrespective of time.
Our Leadership
Our team brings together decades of combined experience in business transformation, technology implementation, and digital strategy across multiple industries including manufacturing, social housing, private equity, food & beverage, and waste management.
Helen McMillan
Director of Client Experience
Helen brings a passion for understanding client needs and delivering exceptional service. As Director of Client Experience, she ensures every engagement exceeds expectations and builds long-term partnerships. Her background in client success and project delivery drives our commitment to your business outcomes.
Ricky Milliken
Managing Director
Ricky is the founder and driving force behind Valorem First. With extensive experience in digital transformation and technology strategy, Ricky leads the vision to help organisations unlock their potential through strategic technology implementation. His consultancy approach ensures every engagement delivers measurable business outcomes.
Scott Savoury
Director of Managed Services
Scott oversees our managed IT and digital support services, ensuring clients receive proactive, reliable technology support. With deep expertise in infrastructure management and IT operations, Scott leads our team to deliver 99.9% uptime and exceptional service reliability.
Our Team
Our diverse team is made up of experts in digital, data and technology transformation and support services.
Lucy Milliken
Digital Marketing Assistant
Lucy supports our marketing and communications efforts, helping to tell the Valorem First story and connect with potential clients. Her enthusiasm for digital marketing brings creative energy to our brand.
Mark Little
Senior IT Service Engineer
Mark brings extensive technical expertise to our managed services team. His deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms, and IT operations ensures clients receive reliable, proactive technology support.
Neil Brownlie
Head of Professional Services
Neil leads our professional services delivery, ensuring projects are executed with excellence and deliver expected outcomes. His expertise spans business transformation, process optimization, and technology implementation.
Ryan Banks
Digital Transformation Consultant
Ryan works with organisations to identify transformation opportunities and execute digital initiatives. His consultancy approach focuses on practical solutions that deliver measurable business improvements.
Scott Hughes
IT Service Engineer
Scott provides technical expertise and support for our managed services clients. His hands-on approach to problem-solving and commitment to reliability ensures smooth IT operations.
William Pearce
Digital Transformation Architect
William designs comprehensive digital transformation strategies that align technology with business objectives. His expertise in enterprise architecture ensures scalable, future-proof solutions that drive measurable business value.
Our Office
Located in the heart of Glasgow's business district, our office is perfectly positioned to serve clients across Scotland and beyond. We're easily accessible by public transport and close to major business hubs.
Visit Us
Address
134-138 West Regent Street
Glasgow, G2 2RQ
Scotland, United Kingdom
Getting Here
Located in Glasgow's city centre, we're a short walk from Queen Street and Central stations. Multiple bus routes serve the area, and parking is available nearby.